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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Commerce Minister reviewed the Status of Special Economic Zone of Maharashtra in Mumbai yesterday
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal reviewed the status of Special Economic Zones in Maharashtra yesterday at Shyadri Guest House, Mumbai.
He said that all steps should be taken to facilitate businesses in the SEZs.
Some restrictions imposed by the current legal framework were brought to his notice; he said that immediate action to amend the rules to create a more business-friendly environment. It should be taken including a framework to utilize spare capacity of SEZ units by taking on job-work from the domestic tariff area in consultation with Department of Revenue.
In FY 2018-19, the SEZ zones in Maharashtra reported a turnover of Rs. 1,13,734 crores which is roughly 20% of exports from Maharashtra state. SEZ Gems and Jewelry export units have shown a growth of 10% over last year; biotechnology sector has shown growth of 11.7% and engineering units have shown a 30% growth over last financial year.
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Pravin Chandra, IRS, Joint Development Commissioner SEEPZ & senior officials of Department of Commerce, Government of India and Zonal Development Commissioner were present for the review.
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Shri Anurag Thakur motivates youth for 'Clean India Programme'
Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan organises cleanliness drive in Chandigarh
As a part of ongoing ‘Clean IndiaProgramme’ of Government of India, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan , Punjab & Chandigarh organised a cleanliness drive in Chandigarh today. The Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Information & Broadcasting Shri Anurag Thakur joined the volunteers from Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan  and National Service Scheme  in the drive, undertaken near SD College, Sector-32, in the city.
Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Information & Broadcasting Shri Anurag Thakur along volunteers from NYKS and NSS during the cleanliness drive
On the occasion, theminister said that the aim of ‘Clean IndiaProgramme’ is to create awareness, mobilize people and ensure their involvement in cleaning waste, mainly single use plastic waste throughout the country. “Through this mega initiative, 75 lakh Kg waste, mainly plastic waste will be collected and disposed with the support and voluntary participation of citizens”, he added.
Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Information & Broadcasting Shri Anurag Thakur participating in cleanliness drive in Chandigarh
The Department of Youth Affairs of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports  in commemoration of AzadiKaAmritMahotsava is organizing a nationwide Clean India Programme from 1st October 2021 to 31st October 2021. The programme is being organised in 6 Lakh villages of 744 Districts across the country through the networks of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan  affiliated Youth Clubs & National Service Scheme affiliated Institutions..
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister condoles loss of lives due to tragic mishap in Shahapur, Maharashtra
Announces ex-gratia from PMNRF
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives due to tragic mishap in Shahapur, Maharashtra.
The Prime Minister also announced an ex-gratia from PMNRF of Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 for those injured.
The Prime Minister’s Office tweeted;
“Pained by the tragic mishap in Shahapur, Maharashtra. My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who are injured. NDRF and local administration are working at the site of the mishap and all possible measures are being taken to ensure proper assistance to those affected.
An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF will be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi”
Ministry of Home Affairs
NDRF EVACUATED APPROXIMATELY 5 LAKH PEOPLE IN DIFFERENT DISTRICTS
CLEARED AROUND 2500 KM ROADS, REMOVED NEARLY 5500 TREES IN THE AFTER CYCLONE RESCUE OPERATION
Kolkata, 26th May, 2020
National Disaster Response Force, NDRF which has been deployed to bring normalcy in the Cyclone Amphan ravaged state till today have evacuated more than 5 Lakh people in different districts with the help of the local administrations. Apart from that it has also evacuated nearly 7650 livestock and cleared around 2428 km of road like National Highways, State Highways and Rural link roads. Nearly 5500 trees and approximately 945 electric poles have also been cuts/removed so far by them. This was stated in a communiqué issued by the Emergency Operation Centre , 2 BN NDRF HQ, Haringhata today.
In view of the super cyclone Amphan, as on date total 38 teams of NDRF have been working round the clock at various Amphan devastated places in consultation with state administration. Out of these 38 teams, 19 teams are engaged in restoration work for quick restoration of electricity, water, communication and road connectivity in war footings. The self-contained teams equipped with the sophisticated tools are providing effective response and assistance to the local administrations. Teams are continuously doing restoration work in their respective areas.
NDRF rescue teams performing the restoration works across six districts of the state affected by the Cyclone by taking precautionary measures against COVID-19.The restoration works requires high risk activity and need skilful rescuers with special equipments for functioning at the damaged sites. NDRF teams are into the work in coordination with the civil administration.
2 BN NDRF EOC in Haringhata, Nadia is closely monitoring the situation and in touch with other agencies. One additional control room is also operational at Regional Response Centre, Kolkata for monitoring as well as co- ordination of rescue work. Shri Nishith Upadhyay, Commandant, 2 BN NDRF, along with Sh Rajesh Negi, 2 In Command, of this unit stationed at RRC Kolkata for Co –ordination with state administration and supervising the whole operations in Kolkata City as well as in West Bengal.
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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Vice President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu to inaugurate CIC’s Annual Convention on 6th December
CIC calls for presentations on implementation of RTI by 30th November
The Central Information Commission  is organising its 12th Annual Convention on ‘Right to Information’ on December 06, 2017 here. The Vice President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu will inaugurate the Convention and deliver the inaugural address at the Annual Convention.
The CIC had last held its Annual Convention on 7th and 8th November last year. The Convention is held to commemorate the inception of the Right to Information Act, 2005 and takes stock of the implementation of the Right to Information  Act around the country. The Convention is attended by all State Information Commissions besides stakeholders from all across the country.
This year the Convention follows two seminars held in May and July this year, to discuss ‘Implementation of the RTI Act, 2005’ and ‘Land Records and RTI Act’ respectively.
The CIC has invited well researched original presentations, including case studies from academicians, practitioners, researchers, NGOs/civil society groups, students and other stakeholders to cover three subjects namely ‘Suo-motu disclosures’, ‘Record keeping’ and ‘Emerging issues in implementation of RTI Act’ for the Convention.
The interested persons have been requested to send presentations to Joint Secretary  in the Commission along with the information about the full name and the contact details of the presenter. The presentations may be submitted to jslaw-cic[at]gov[dot]in before November 30, 2017, specifying the subject as “Seminar on Implementation of RTI Act, 2005”.
Special Service and Features
Divisional level ‘Dak Adalat’ of Ernakulam Postal Division
Kochi: May 18, 2023
The Divisional level ‘Dak Adalat’ of Ernakulam Postal Division will be held on 05.06.2023 at 11.00 hrs through video conferencing.
Grievances of postal customers would be heard during the Adalat. Complaints should be sent in advance and contain full details such as date and time of posting, full address of the sender and addressee, registration receipt number with the date and office of booking for eMO/VP/Registered or Insured/Speed post articles. If the complaint is about the Savings schemes or Postal Life Insurance or Rural Postal Life Insurance, the complaint should contain the account number, name and full address of the depositor, name of the Post office and any reference of the postal department if available. However the cases already taken up in the previous Dak Adalats and settled will not be entertained.
Those who wish to avail this facility may send their complaints in envelopes super scribed "DAK ADALAT" addressed to "Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Ernakulam Division, Kochi - 682011" or sent to sspekmdn.keralapost[at]gmail[dot]com
The Last date to send complaints is 31.05.2023. Mobile number and e-mail ID must be mentioned in the application.
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Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan presents Kaushalacharya Awards 2021 to 41 skill trainers
Government to provide academic equivalence to skills and create a robust integrated ecosystem - Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
Skill trainers are crucial for making India as the skill capital of the world- Shri Dharmendra Pradhan
Union Education Minister and Skill Development Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan virtually presented Kaushalacharya Awards 2021 to 41 skill trainers for their exemplary contribution to the skill ecosystem. These 41 trainers are from several initiatives and training programmes of Skill India— Directorate General of Training , Apprenticeship, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana , Jan Shikshan Sansthan  and Entrepreneurship.
Speaking on the occasion Shri Pradhan said that our skill trainers have to play a crucial role in realizing the vision of our Prime Minister of making India, the skill capital of the world. He urged that we must work towards making skill more aspirational. He called for a deep-dive into the future of jobs and understand the skill demand of the future. Shri Pradhan pitched for adopting a bottom-up approach with a focus on innovative ways to upskill our trainers, and plan skill development at the grassroots.
The Minister stressed that the NEP has called for convergence of education and skills and Government is working on providing academic equivalence to skills and creating a robust integrated ecosystem. He said that the new business and skilling models are evolving which will play an important role in the post-pandemic world. With the paradigm of ‘Padhai and Kamai’, we must leverage this opportunity to empower our youth, he added.
The Minister also said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given a clarion call for Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayaas. This should be our spirit in all efforts as we move towards completing 100 years of India’s independence, he added.
Trainers were honoured for their contribution under various categories. Five trainers were awarded under the two categories of PMKVY Trainer and Excellence in PMKVY Master Trainer. Nine trainers received the award under JSS and two trainers were rewarded for their contribution to entrepreneurship. In addition, five candidates received awards under the apprenticeship category and two trainers were awarded from DGT for non-engineering category. Two awardees were felicitated in Engineering category. Industrial Training Institutes , pillars of India’s vocational training ecosystem, had as many as 11 trainers who were felicitated.
Click here to see list of awardees
President's Secretariat
President of India to visit Uttarakhand from December 8 to 9
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu will visit Uttarakhand from December 8 to 9, 2022.
On December 8, 2022, the President will attend a civic reception to be hosted by the Government of Uttarakhand in Dehradun. She will also virtually inaugurate/lay foundation stones for various projects of Uttarakhand related to energy, education, roads, transport and urban development.
On December 9, 2022, the President will address the valedictory function of the 97th Common Foundation Course at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration , Mussoorie. On the same day, she will also grace the annual convocation of Doon University at Dehradun.
Prime Minister's Office
21st India – Russia Annual Summit
President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin, paid a working visit to New Delhi on 06 December 2021 for the 21st India – Russia Annual summit with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
2. President Putin was accompanied by a high level delegation. Bilateral talks between Prime Minister Modi and President Putin were held in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the sustained progress in the ‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership’ between both countries despite the challenges posed by the Covid pandemic. They welcomed the holding of the first meeting of the 2+2 Dialogue of Foreign and Defence Ministers and the meeting of the Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military-Technical Cooperation in New Delhi on 6 December 2021.
3. The leaders underscored the need for greater economic cooperation and in this context, emphasized on new drivers of growth for long term predictable and sustained economic cooperation. They appreciated the success story of mutual investments and looked forward to greater investments in each others’ countries. The role of connectivity through the International North-South Transport Corridor  and the proposed Chennai - Vladivostok Eastern Maritime Corridor figured in the discussions. The two leaders looked forward to greater inter-regional cooperation between various regions of Russia, in particular with the Russian Far-East, with the States of India. They appreciated the ongoing bilateral cooperation in the fight against the Covid pandemic, including humanitarian assistance extended by both countries to each other in critical times of need.
4. The leaders discussed regional and global developments, including the post-pandemic global economic recovery, and the situation in Afghanistan. They agreed that both countries share common perspectives and concerns on Afghanistan and appreciated the bilateral roadmap charted out at the NSA level for consultation and cooperation on Afghanistan. They noted that both sides shared common positions on many international issues and agreed to further strengthen cooperation at multilateral fora, including at the UN Security Council. President Putin congratulated Prime Minister Modi for India’s ongoing non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council and successful Presidency of BRICS in 2021. Prime Minister Modi congratulated Russia for its ongoing chairmanship of the Arctic Council.
5. The Joint Statement titled India-Russia: Partnership for Peace, Progress and Prosperity aptly covers the state and prospects of bilateral ties. Coinciding with the visit, several Government-to-Government Agreements and MoUs, as well as those between commercial and other organizations of both countries, were signed in different sectors such as trade, energy, science & technology, intellectual property, outer space, geological exploration, cultural exchange, education, etc. This is a reflection of the multifaceted nature of our bilateral partnership.
6. President Putin extended an invitation to Prime Minister Modi to visit Russia for the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit in 2022.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Special pan India enforcement drives undertaken by Central Pollution Control Board and State Pollution Control Boards to implement ban on Single Use Plastic
Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today informed that the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, as amended, provide the statutory framework and the prescribed authorities for enforcement of the rules, including ban on identified single use plastic items, which became effective from 1st July 2022. Further, States and Union territories have been asked to undertake regular enforcement drives to implement ban on identified single use plastic items and on plastic carry bags having thickness less than one hundred twenty microns, covering fruit and vegetable markets, wholesale markets, local markets, flower vendors, units manufacturing plastic carry bags etc. States and UTs have also been asked to undertake random checking at border checkpoints to stop inter-state movement of banned single use plastic items. A one-month long pan India enforcement campaign was undertaken for implementation of ban on identified single use plastic items from 1st to 31st July 2022. Special pan India enforcement drives has undertaken in months of October, November and December, 2022 by Central Pollution Control Board, State Pollution Control Boards and Pollution Control Committees.
In the written reply it was stated that for effective monitoring of ban on identified single use plastic items and plastic waste management in the country the following online platforms are in operation  National Dashboard for monitoring of comprehensive action plan implementation,  CPCB Monitoring Module for Compliance on Elimination of Single Use Plastic, and  CPCB Grievance Redressal App.
It was stated that the enforceable obligation of minimum level of recycling of plastic packaging waste collected under extended producer responsibility guidelines will further strengthen the circular economy of plastic packaging waste and allow for development of the waste management sector through involvement of the formal/informal sector.
The total number of registered plastic waste processors on the centralized EPR portal for plastic packaging is 1602. As per information available on EPR portal there are 47 registered plastic waste processors in Andhra Pradesh, of which 35 are registered as plastic waste recyclers. The total number of registered producers, importers and brand owners on the centralized EPR portal for plastic packaging is 5000 with an EPR target of 22.37 Lakh TPA. Further, as per available information plastic waste management units are also created under Swachhh Bharat Mission  as per scheme guidelines.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves signing of an MoU between India and Nepal in the field of biodiversity conservation
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for signing an MoU with the Government of Nepal on biodiversity conservation, with a view to strengthen and enhance the coordination and cooperation in the field of forests, wildlife, environment, biodiversity conservation and climate change, including restoration of corridors and interlinking areas and share knowledge and best practices, between the two countries.
The MoU would help in promoting cooperation between the Parties in the field of forests, wildlife, environment, biodiversity conservation and climate change, including restoration of corridors and interlinking areas and sharing knowledge and best practices.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of  ‘4.56 % GS 2023’,  ‘7.10% GS 2029’,  ‘6.54% GS 2032’ and  ‘6.95% GS 2061’
Government of India  has announced the Sale  of
 ‘4.56% GS 2023’ for a notified amount of ₹4,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method;  ‘‘7.10% GS 2029’ for a notified amount of ₹7,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method;  ‘6.54% Government Security, 2032’ for a notified amount of ₹13,000 crore  through price based auction using uniform price method; and  ‘6.95% Government Security 2061’ for a notified amount of ₹9,000 crore  through price based auction using multiple price method. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to ₹2,000 crore against each security mentioned above. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on May 27, 2022 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the Securities will be allotted to eligible individuals and institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on May 27, 2022. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m.and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on May 27, 2022  and payment by successful bidders will be on May 30, 2022 .
The Securities will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Communications
Reform in Telecom Sector
The government has approved structural and procedural reforms in the telecom sector on 15th September 2021. These reforms include Rationalization of Adjusted Gross Revenue; Rationalization of Bank Guarantees; Rationalization of interest rates and removal of penalties; Dispensing with the requirement of BGs  to secure instalment payments; Increasing spectrum tenure from 20 years to 30 years; Permission for surrender of spectrum after 10 years ; Dispensing with the requirement of Spectrum Usage Charge  for spectrum acquired in future spectrum auctions; Removal of additional SUC of 0.5% for spectrum sharing; Permission for 100% Foreign Direct Investment  in telecom sector under automatic route subject to safeguards; Fixed time for spectrum auctions ; Requirement of licenses under 1953 Customs Notification for wireless equipment replaced with self-declaration; Permission for Self-KYC; e-KYC rate revised to only one Rupee; Dispensing with the requirement of fresh KYC for shifting from Prepaid to Post-paid and vice-versa; Replacement of paper Customer Acquisition Forms with digital storage of data; Easing SACFA clearance for telecom towers; and Addressing liquidity requirements of the Telecom Service Providers by way of moratorium/deferment.
As per the information provided by the Telecom Service Providers , 4G mobile coverage has been provided to 98% of the population of India. This massive 4G roll- out has boosted economic activities across the country, which has resulted in growth and creation of job opportunities. As far as 5G is concerned, permissions have been accorded to Indian TSPs for conducting trials for use and applications of 5G technology. With a view to lead innovations in next phase of technology development, the Department of Telecommunications has constituted a Technology Study Group on 6G.
The government has sought recommendations from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India  on auction of spectrum in frequency bands identified for International Mobile Telecommunications /5G in India.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Communications, Shri Devusinh Chauhan in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.